Dara Barney

Dara Barney comes to WorkersCompensation.com as the Senior Editor of Premium Media. Her previous journalism experience in Idaho and California, along with her former role as Public Information Specialist at the Idaho Industrial Commission, all play a part in keeping her up-to-date on providing the most timely, reliable and interesting news to share with you!

1) OH Cook Busted for Work Comp Fraud; Has to Pay $46,000
Tavern cook Walter Patterson of Valley View might not be able to stand the heat in the kitchen. Patterson filed for work comp benefits after ... Read More

1) FL Might See Huge Decrease in Comp Costs Next Year
It’s possible Florida will see a 13.4 percent decrease in comp rates next year, writes Malena Carollo of the Times Staff, for tbo.com. ... Read More

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -
1) Benefits are on the Improve for Some Gig Economy Workers
Maryalene LaPonsie, a contributor for U.S. News, took some time to highlight a few companies working to ... Read More

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -
1) WY: State Supreme Court Rules Spinal Implant Device Won’t be Covered by Work Comp
Linda Harboth of Wyoming was hurt on the job as a mine driller at Powder ... Read More

Orlando, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -
1) TX Sales Coach Busted for Work Comp Fraud
Austin resident Gary Hunt might have worked at a plumbing company, but it seems he was selling more than the ... Read More